2. f2f3 This move seems a bit timid, but it's necessary to prepare development and getting the pawn to f4 seems doubtful with a black queen on a8. The best move for White, however, is to open the queenside with 2... d7d6 This move is strange, as it doesn't help Black's position in any visible way. 3. a2a4  3... b5a4  4. a1a4 White could postpone the capture and start with